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Su 85 traverse/elevation

Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:55 pm
by Dragon245
I've come up with an idea to mount traverse and eleavtion on my SU85. can anyone tell me the limit of travel for thr traverse ???

Re: Su 85 traverse/elevation

Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:03 pm
by 971wright
Hi Dragon I think it was about 10 degrees each way a total of 20 degrees .


        regards pete

Re: Su 85 traverse/elevation

Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:09 pm
by Dragon245
thats what i thought, Well finish the recoil and on with the mount ;D ;D ;D

Re: Su 85 traverse/elevation

Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:56 pm
by tiger205
pete is right i remember reading that some where, also i remember that the jagdpanther traverse is i think 11degrees, either way i look forward to see it done

              Tony 8)

Re: Su 85 traverse/elevation

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:57 am
by Ex_Pat_Tanker
Me too, I'm stumped as to how to make this work (and not only on the SU either!)

Re: Su 85 traverse/elevation

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:04 am
by BREL
how about using a similar set up to the Jagdpanther, I know the gun on the SU is more offset to one side then the Jagdpanther's
it is only an idea so please don't shoot me  LOL ;D ;D

Re: Su 85 traverse/elevation

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:34 am
by Ex_Pat_Tanker
I'm sure we've had this debate already and I was told it didn't fit(?)

I'm still searching for an industrial gimbal type thingy to mount the gun - that would solve my Sturmpanzer IV gun mount as well...

Any suggestions folks? please?  :-\

Re: Su 85 traverse/elevation

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:43 am
by BREL
Hi here is a picture of the underside of the upper hull of my Jagpanther, with a ruler showing the width to help you to see if it can be done with tamiya parts
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Re: Su 85 traverse/elevation

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:26 pm
by Dragon245
Dont worry brel all weapons "safe" Im trying for a "yoke" with the primary traverse then mount the elevation on that, when i get the chance will post rough plans

Re: Su 85 traverse/elevation

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:34 pm
by Mackem
Just a suggestion, so don't slaughter me if it isn't practical or you have tried it already.
How about replicating the simple method that HL and other
manufacturers use for mounting the hull MG.

Cheers
John